A Middle 6 Overhaul

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Forward Alexandre Texier makes the Blues’ middle 6 younger.

Being a father means I haven’t been able to keep up to date on the most recent rumors and goings-on in Blues world lately. So I was surprised to read the news that the Blues had acquired center/winter Alexandre Texier from the Blue Jackets.

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A Look at the Unique Cap Situation of the Blues

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Nick Leddy is one of four defensemen on long-term contracts.

Most serious fans of the St. Louis Blues are aware of their salary cap conundrum. That conundrum is what to do about all the money tied up in long-term contracts for defensemen.

I looked at the cap situations of the other teams in the league, and the Blues are unique. They have $23.5MM tied up this year and the next two years, for 4 defensemen. Meanwhile:

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Blues Recover After Slow Start

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Center Kevin Hayes has 8 points in 18 games.

After a slow start to the 2023-24 season, the St. Louis Blues are playing better hockey and have a winning record as they approach the quarter pole.

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